Lia Garcia , LCSW
For the Girls Who Overthink Everything
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Helping teens and young women navigate high-functioning anxiety, OCD, relationships, and life's transitions with more confidence and less self-doubt.
You Might be a good fit with Lia if...
♡You're the person who seems to have everything together, but internally you're constantly overthinking.
♡ You replay conversations in your head, second-guess your decisions, or worry about things that haven't happened yet.
♡ You struggle with obsessive thoughts, doubts, or compulsive behaviors that are difficult to move past.
♡ You're navigating college, your first job, or another major transition into adulthood.
♡ You're experiencing relationship challenges and find yourself questioning what you want or deserve.
♡ You put pressure on yourself to succeed and have a hard time feeling satisfied with your accomplishments.
♡ You're looking for a therapist who is warm and approachable but will also help you develop practical tools to manage your thoughts and emotions.
What therapy with me actually looks like
My approach to therapy is warm, conversational, and solution-focused. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself while also learning practical strategies to manage the challenges you're experiencing.
I'm especially passionate about supporting teen girls & women who struggle with high-functioning anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
You might be someone who appears confident and successful on the outside but internally struggles with constant worry, self-doubt, or the pressure to have everything figured out.
Together, we'll explore the thoughts and patterns contributing to your anxiety while building strategies that help you feel more confident and in control.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), along with my additional training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD, to help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.
My goal is to help you spend less time questioning yourself and more time feeling confident, present, and connected to the life you're building.
Things we can work on together
Self-Esteem
Developing confidence and trusting yourself
College & Career Stress
Managing academic, professional, and personal expectations
Relationship Patterns
Navigating dating, friendships, and healthier connection
OCD & Obsessive Thoughts
Understanding obsessive doubt and reducing compulsive patterns
High-Functioning Anxiety
Managing constant worry and the pressure to have everything together
Overthinking
Breaking cycles of second-guessing and excessive
Life Transitions
Adjusting to college, adulthood, and new responsibilities
Get to know me beyond the therapy room
My favorite way to recharge is…
Watching TV in bed with sushi, typically watching a sitcom.
Something I wish more people knew about therapy is…
That it's not as intimidating as it seems & can sometimes be fun when there's a strong therapeutic alliance.
If I could give everyone one piece of advice, it would be…
To be present and slow down. Time is precious so its important to be intentional.
Credentials and training
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Specialized Training:
I-CBT (for OCD)